2024 – John Ralph, USA and Wout Boerjan, Belgium
For their groundbreaking research leading to a greater understanding of lignin biosynthesis and structural diversity.
Since 1981 the international Marcus Wallenberg Prize has been awarded to laureates for path-breaking scientific achievements contributing to a broader knowledge and technical development. The findings may originate from any of the broad fields of interest to the forest industry – from growing trees and forests to making and using forest-based products.